SOLUTION: If the odds of winning a raffle are 12:258, what is the probability of winning?

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Question 442707: If the odds of winning a raffle are 12:258, what is the probability of winning?
Found 2 solutions by swincher4391, robertb:
Answer by swincher4391(1107)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A ratio can also be expressed as a fraction. 12:258 = 12/258.
Reduce to 2/43.
The odds are 2/43, or 2:43.

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the probability of winning is
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